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Prince's Family Have Announced An Official Tribute Concert For the Purple One

The concert will take place in the late performer's hometown, Minneapolis.

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Prince's family have announced that an official tribute concert honouring the late musical icon will take place in October.

According to The Associated Press, Prince's family have said the concert will take place Oct. 13 at the U.S. Bank Stadium in the musician’s hometown, Minneapolis.

“We are excited for the opportunity to bring everyone together for the official family celebration of Prince's life, music and legacy, and there is no better place to do it than his hometown of Minneapolis,” said Prince's family in a statement released Thursday. “We are honored by the artists who will pay tribute and grateful to those that have worked so hard to make this celebration possible.”

Performers will be announced soon and tickets go on sale next month.